Great basslines

[NiceCupOfTea]

Nickthebassist said:

Funk said:

Pretty much any bassline by John Myung of Dream Theater (& John Petrucci should also be commended here for some stunning guitar-work). Much as they're a very 'marmite' band, they're one of the most technically brilliant and creative bands I've ever listened to.

I disagree sir, I think DT are one of THE worst bands ever. Brilliant musicians on their own, but they have NO idea how to put a good melody together.

No, they're great! If prog isn't your bag you won't like it. Try "A Change of Season" or "Images and Words" - yes there's the usual prog widdle widdle, but some great melody writing too. Also one of the best live bands I've ever seen

[Nickthebassist]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Nickthebassist said:

Funk said:

Pretty much any bassline by John Myung of Dream Theater (& John Petrucci should also be commended here for some stunning guitar-work). Much as they're a very 'marmite' band, they're one of the most technically brilliant and creative bands I've ever listened to.

I disagree sir, I think DT are one of THE worst bands ever. Brilliant musicians on their own, but they have NO idea how to put a good melody together.

No, they're great! If prog isn't your bag you won't like it. Try "A Change of Season" or "Images and Words" - yes there's the usual prog widdle widdle, but some great melody writing too. Also one of the best live bands I've ever seen

I enjoy some prog, my dad is professor prog. He drives me insane with Genesis and stuff (I cannot stand Genesis!). I don't mind Yes, Marillion, Camel and a few others though. As for DT, has anyone seen them attempting to cover Cemetary Gates by Pantera? BWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAH!

[NiceCupOfTea]

Gabriel era Genesis IS prog

Only ever heard a couple of Pantera tracks - I'm assuming DT covered it too musically? Or maybe didn't shout enough?

[Funk]

Nickthebassist said:

Funk said:

Pretty much any bassline by John Myung of Dream Theater (& John Petrucci should also be commended here for some stunning guitar-work). Much as they're a very 'marmite' band, they're one of the most technically brilliant and creative bands I've ever listened to.

I disagree sir, I think DT are one of THE worst bands ever. Brilliant musicians on their own, but they have NO idea how to put a good melody together.

Nick, that was kind of my point. They're technically brilliant and creative, but there's a reason why they're not massively popular. They're also severely let down by James LaBrie's vocals, he's not at the same level in his field as they are in theirs.

When I first heard Dream Theater, I hated it. After a few listens through, I understood the brilliance and skill in their playing. I wouldn't choose to listen to it because I like it, I listen because I can respect it.

Some of their songs ARE complete crap although Octivarium was a move more toward 'normal' melodies and song structure. I'm off to see them at Wembley Arena in October, having seen them at the Hammersmith Apollo a couple of years back.

ETA: Check out Liquid Tension Experiment, it's basically DT without LaBrie. It's also how Jordan Rudess came to be in DT - now that guy can f*cking play keyboard (although he struggles to look 'rock' whilst playing..!) It's easy with a guitar or drums.. )

Edited by Funk on Monday 24th September 14:09

[Nickthebassist]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Gabriel era Genesis IS prog

Only ever heard a couple of Pantera tracks - I'm assuming DT covered it too musically? Or maybe didn't shout enough?

Labrie couldn't sing it, and they got Mustaine on to play the solo, but he fecked it up badly.

[Animal]

I can't believe we've made it to 2 pages without mention of Primus!! How about 'Tommy The Cat' or 'My Name Is Mud'?

Didn't know that DT had covered 'Cemetery Gates', don't think I want to hear that. Still it does give me an idea for a thread...

[Nickthebassist]

Animal said:

I can't believe we've made it to 2 pages without mention of Primus!! How about 'Tommy The Cat' or 'My Name Is Mud'?

Didn't know that DT had covered 'Cemetery Gates', don't think I want to hear that. Still it does give me an idea for a thread...

Claypool's tone is awesomely bad though...it's like valve amp fuzz on a fretless....slappppped! EURGHHHHHHHH!

[smiller]

Can't believe Bootsy hasn't been mentioned........

"Sex Machine" wouldn't be the same without it!

[Bomber Denton]

Guns Of Brixton - The Clash


New Order - The Perfect Kiss (if you have the time watch this Peter Hook is a legend and if you hang on in there with this video you will see just how brilliant New Order really are.)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=--pSWLEVGhY

[central]

Couple of Killing Joke oldies -

Turn to Red (crap quality) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFD-fzeIzJw

Change -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDwhZEFk5W4

[central]

Yes "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)" -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWLGPN2ICfI

[SkinnyBoy]

Level 42!! musical wanking but good nevertheless.

Dune Tune

Love Games

Put em on tape and get the Capri out for a blast!

[Forthright MC]

absolutely adore the bass line in this,

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HIc4HwyKoPY&mode...

just a short bit of music off a playstation game!

ETA this piece from the same game (Canis Canem Edit) - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0KjJgssVOxY
nice jangly bit of bass!

Edited by Forthright MC on Monday 1st October 00:57

[sleep envy]

LFO by LFO and He No In by Chicken Lips (not the remix)

[singlecoil]

Rain- Paul McCartney
Taxman- Paul McCartney
My Generation- John Entwistle

[Ultraviolet]

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

I also really like Flea's jaunty playing on Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know. Sounds like it might be on a fretless, and acts as a great counterpoint to the melody.


UV

Edited by Ultraviolet on Monday 1st October 14:40

[lazyitus]

Fittster said:

"Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang

Proved by the amount of times it's been sampled.

I think Passion / Gat deCor is in with a shout too.

[Bomber Denton]

lazyitus said:

Fittster said:

"Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang

Proved by the amount of times it's been sampled.

I think Passion / Gat deCor is in with a shout too.

If we're going on that tip...

Sons Of A Loop Da Loop Era - Far Out

[john7]

The Funk Brothers backing the Temptations on My Girl

[AL666]

I'm finding it hard to list a load of Rage Against the Machine songs, but the bass is too prominent to not be considered a major part of the song. In all of the best Rage songs, the bass is used for a lot of the best bits...

A few songs from the first Queens of the Stone Age album had great basslines too, I think that the bass is probably what made the first album for me.

And man, Hysteria, top-notch bass-action!!